About Us

Since the 90’s

At the Knotty Dog Grooming, we strive to provide you and your dog with the best grooming experience we can.  We know dogs.  We know breeds.  And we want to know you and your dog!  

As dog lovers and fanatics ourselves, we know how important it is to not only find a groomer that does an amazing cut, but to find one that will treat your dog as their own.  With a long history in providing quality care, rest assure you’ve found exactly what you are looking for. 

 

We look forward to meeting your and your pet.

Becky Rupert, Owner

 

The Knotty Dog Mission

Here at the Knotty Dog Grooming we strive to provide you and your dog with the best grooming experience we can.  We know dogs.  We know breeds.  And we want to know you and your dog!  

As dog lovers ourselves, we know how important it is to not only find a groomer that does an amazing cut, but to find one that will treat your dog as their own.  With a long history in providing quality care, rest assure you’ve found exactly what you are looking for.  We look forward to meeting your and your pet.  

Our Team

Kim, Groomer

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Hi!  I’ve been grooming dogs for over 30 years, starting just out of high school.  I love grooming all sorts of different breeds and am an animal lover at heart.  I enjoy working with each owner to figure out the best cut for them. 

I currently am without a pet as my sweet sassy beagle girl Lilli passed away.  She was the BEST GIRL EVER! 

I enjoy spending my weekends and evenings riding my motorcycle and spending time with family and friends. 

 

With 30 plus years under my belt, I want to thank all of my loyal customers for trusting me with your “kids.”  I enjoy each one of them and count them as my own.    

 

 

Jamie, Groomer

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It’s crazy to say, but I’ve been grooming now for almost 2 decades!  For 14 years I was a vet tech at a veterinary office and then in the mid-2000’s, I started grooming dogs making the full transition in 2007.  

I’ve always been involved in dogs and have been training and competing with mine for over 35 years.  My family and I have owned a variety of dogs over the years, but I currently own and compete with Brittanys and a Husky.    

 

In my spare time I enjoy photography, bird watching and being outdoors with my dogs.  I also enjoy competing in Conformation, Agility and obedience.  

 

Crystal, Groomer

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I started as a bather in the 2008 and then have been grooming for close to a decade!  I’ve been involved in animals for a long time raising my children in a 4-H household.  I love all dogs! 

I’m married with 2 kids and grandkids and enjoy spending my weekends and time off camping with family and riding my horse as much as I can.    

Nikki, Groomer

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I’m a dog fanatic and I LOVE helping your dog looks and feel their best.  While I groom all dogs, I use my dog whispering skills to help calm some of the more unruly ones so they too can put their best paw forward.  

Outside of work, I own and show Belgian Sheepdogs and Pyrenean Shepherds.  I also compete with my dogs in dock diving, obedience, rally obedience and well…love trying almost anything they have to offer for dogs!  In addition to grooming, I love training my dogs and helping others.  I’ve competed at Westminster and own some of the top ranked Pyr Sheps in the USA for conformation and Dock Diving.

 

Cassandra, Bather

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I LOVE taking care of your dog’s like they were my own.  I’ve been bathing for the last decade and want to make sure each dog is comfortable each step of the way.  

Outside of work I love spending time outdoors with my horse.  

 

Jeff, Groomer

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Hi I’m Jeff and I’ve been bathing dogs since 2007 and grooming dogs since 2020.

I know that pets are often stressed and nervous at the grooming shop, I’ve made it a personal commitment to make sure every dog I care for has the best, most relaxed experience possible from the moment I take them into our workplace until I return them to their people’s arms.

 

In my spare time, I am a local fine artist showing my work at regional art shows and competitions.  In 2005, I was even invited to compete with my Pastel portrait of Bell, the Belgian Sheepdog at the 18th Contemporary American Dog Art Competition sponsored by The Westminster Kennel Club and Dog Fancier’s Club of New York Held at Sardi’s in New York City.  I also enjoy gardening and specifically have a micro vineyard for grapes for wine and a large succulent collection.  

While I don’t have pets right now, I have had Cocker Spaniels, Cardigan Welsh Corgis and a Pyrenean Shepherd.  Before he crossed the rainbow bridge, I enjoyed regularly competing with my Corgi Ziggy in Agility and Rally obedience.

Reagan, Bather

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I LOVE all dog’s, but especially love helping doodles look their very best.  My favorite part about bathing is seeing the transformation from the time they walk in the door until the time they walk out.  

Outside of work I own and show Greyhounds and Pyrenean Shepherds and have even been invited to and won and award of Merit at Westminster.  And while they might seem like fancy show dogs, at the end of the day, their claim to fame is best couch warmers ever.

 

Becky Rupert, Owner

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 Hi there!  I’m thrilled you’ve selected us to take care of your dog’s grooming needs.   We pride ourselves on not only being dog lovers ourselves, but on them being some of the biggest parts of our lives.   In addition to owning the Knotty Dog Grooming, I also own The Naughty Dog Training in Stow, Ohio and am a certified professional dog trainer and am the co-owner of Orr Chiropractic and Massage also in Stow. 

I’m married with 4 kids.  My husband and I own and show Portuguese Water Dogs, Pyrenean Shepherds and a Toy Manchester though we’ve owned and competed with many other breeds over the years .  I compete with my dogs in conformation (think Westminster type shows), obedience, rally obedience and a hodgepodge of other dog things.  My dogs are also registered therapy dogs and we love visiting schools, universities and nursing homes to spread the joy of dogs.  We’re also proud to say we’ve competed at Westminster and have shown some of the top ranked Pyrenean Shepherds in the USA for the last few years.  

Here at the Knotty Dog, we adore dogs and adore the people that love taking the BEST care of them!  

Thank you again for choosing us.

Becky Rupert, MS, MBA, CPDT-KA

Knotty Dog Grooming

Location

7405 Market St, Boardman Ohio 44512

Grooming Hours

All grooming by appointment only

Monday – Friday

8AM – 5PM

Saturday

By Appointment Only

Contact

(330) 788-4276

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